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Wild Woman’s soul
lives halfway between
a cackle and a howl.
She has traveled far
to get to where
the wild things are.
It took years,
under the chatter
of her monkey-mind,
to hear the steady wise voice
of Wild Woman,
in her soul,
speaking.
Years more,
to learn to follow
her advice.
Wild Woman’s soul
lives halfway between
a cackle and a howl.
She has traveled far
to get to where
the wild things are.
for Susan's prompt at Midweek Motif: Psyche/Soul
Yup. Currently rocking it.
ReplyDeleteEXcellent! Such truth in a tight package.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a wise soul she is..I live the repetition and power in your words xo
ReplyDeleteThe weary traveler deserves her rewards!
ReplyDeleteOh, Wise Woman, you have arrived. Howl.
ReplyDeleteLove this Sherry.
Yes, I think I agree. It takes us so long to truly become at ease with and accept who we are.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a wild ride it's been, right? :) I love this, Sherry! Great motifs, like "monkey mind" and "Wild Woman," and how you deliver it with a rhythmic cadence and gorgeous rhymes! Wonderful write! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is alway heartening to read your wild woman tales making sense of who, what and where we are.
ReplyDeleteBetween a cackle and a howl . . . love it!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this Sherry. The poem is so YOU.
ReplyDeleteLove this, Sherry!!💖
ReplyDeleteA true howling poem of who you are, Sherry. The journey was worth it.
ReplyDeleteLove this, Sherry:
ReplyDelete'Wild Woman’s soul
lives halfway between
a cackle and a howl'
and
'under the chatter
of her monkey-mind'.
Monkey mind? Could it not be a bear mind, a coyote mind or a wolf mind? :))
ReplyDeleteA skilful and beautiful take on the prompt, Sherry! I especially like the rhythm, it makes the idea of a Wild Woman's soul more vivid.
ReplyDeleteAnd the image you chose to accompany your poem is just brilliant.
I couldn't wait to read your poem on this topic, and your poem did not disappoint. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteSimple yet beautiful words, Sherry! You just get better and better. Big hug!
ReplyDeleteSo well done Sherry, a skillful and beautiful take indeed.
ReplyDeleteHooray for the Wild Woman!
Anna :o]
There is power in repetition, and power in your poem. Amen!
ReplyDeleteYour poem inspires, Sherry. I can feel many stories and experiences between the lines.
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